Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-21

Il knew UnuU SnOulu nave no Hcti VI "
letter of introduction. | had hoped that
you and Anna were both able to converse
without the vulgar necessity for letters. In
that respect the Bussins are far in advance
of the Wcsterners. Nothing is more com
mon among our friends in Russia than con
versation at any distance That, now
ever, will doubtless come i'm due course.
81 hope that it may" said Lady Angus
ia. "'We hear from time to time of this
wonderful power of annihiating space, but
we have not yet been able to witness any
manifestations of the kind. And you, Herr
Paulus-g'
"Space and time do not exist for my
Friends Do not speak of me, Lady Angus
ia; speak rather of my Friends, who will
be yours
ooh, if they would become my Friends!
We are weary Herr Pauus, of the dull
round of our English and American Spirit
uaism. We have been greatly harassed by
frivolous lying, and wicked spirits. We
ask for a more real and deeper communion
with spirits whom we can trust, those who
will not deceive us, those who will give MS
messages able to lift up our hearts and to
carry us out of ourselves"
"You shall before long commune with my
Friends" he replied softly.
Lady Augusta sighed deeply. "Our sister,
full things about you, Herr Paulus, that we
have been thinking of nothing else since we
had her letter"
81 know the contents of that letter.
They were communicated to me in the
train between st. Petersburg and Berlin. "
communicated? Oh! | understand
"By my Friends They also commmuni-
Gated to me many things which are ncces-
sary to me here For instance, they told
me much concerning yourself"
Concerning me- She bushed and
/ looked startled 1t is disqueting for
strange man to tell lady that he knows all
about her
'Do not imagine that know everything
l know only what have been told. Thus,
/ was told the history of Mr.. Brudcnel,
of this house, of your step-daughter, and so
forth-more things than | can tell You in
an hour or two-yet if you were to examine
me, you would find that in some points |
am still quite ignorant"
at seems strange that your Friends
should wish you to know such triflng mat
tiers as the private concerns of this house
hold "
Glow do we know what are triiles and
what are things of Importance? For in
stance, | am here your guest, for how long
do not know. | am here with a definite
gin, not as a complete stranger. but with
some knowledge of your difficulties and the
nature and disposition of those among
whom | am to work. 1t saves ltime, and
the trouble of explanation. -
Yes but should not the confidence be eX-
tended, Herr Paulussn
"You mean, should YOU not know as
much concerning me? Certainly. But as
yet my Friends are not in communication
with you. And, pardon me, Lady Augusta
| think there are no spirits with whom you
do confer who are strong enough to do you
so simple a service as to tell you who and
what | am"
at is, unfortunately, too true. There i.
not a single spirit who has ever done any
thing for me of practical kind
"Iou have here, | perceive, one me lun
at least Herr Paulus looked down at the
table.
eve have several. There is Mr.. Emanue
Chick, Have you hear! of him}'
'No. Ycs-i have this moment hearC
of him. Herr Paulus shuddtred as if il
pain. Lady Augusta" he WHISPERED
''mistrust that mans communications
His spiritss,.re lying spirits
''Therc is the Rev. Amelus Horton"
Herr Paulus looked curiously and doubt
fully at the clergyman. Then be smiled.
spirits Oh, | understand, now, how it Il
that | could not communicate with yoi
when | was here yesterday. This house il
haunted with inferior spirits. 1t is full O
them, | shall send them all away immedi
atelyn
''And will nobler spirits take their placeT
"You shall see. But You have mucl
better medium present-a young lady"
"Who is that
told you that | was ignorant of many
things. | Iean the young lady next to TIL
blind girl-Nss Langston, who, too might
iii good hands"
ooh, 1t is Het-y Medlock. Cicely Lang
stons companion. You think that"
H4''I do not think only. am sure that sh
is gifted with the temperament of the me
dunn.
"Look at my step-daughter. How re
ioiced would be her father if you could dis
corn in her the signs of power
Herr Paulus shook his head-"No,' h
said, firmly, II discern no such signs in her
Meantime. 10 return to myself, you shall, i
due course, learn anything you want t
know about me. | must have no secret
from you, Lady Augusta, if our relation
are to ba-What | hope and trust they wi
become Again he lowered his, voic
and their eyes met, his limpid and file
with that expression which She had observe
before.
II expected, | confess, a very differen
person. But, yes--''she answered hi
eyes, ''we will be friends and you shall d
for Inc what you can
1t was almost with the smile of happ
lover that he received these gracious words
Neither spoke for while.
"Herr Paulus, she said presently, g
confess that, thinking you were 50 YER
different, ! have asked good many peopl
to meet you this evening, and here sh
blushed-'I fear | have held out hopes Blu
do not mind them. Forgive me, and do nc
show them anything
He laughed
You want the signs and miracles Yer
well; it is natural But, Lady Augusta
you will at least very soon pass beyond tn
region where signs and wonders are neces